I was two years old when my mom put me in mommy and me classes. I always had a lot of energy so it was the perfect fit!
From Aly Raisman
I was always really inspired by watching the older girls competing, just seeing other Olympians do great things, and I just really wanted to be a part of that whole experience. And to be able to represent USA was always a goal of mine.
Tumbling has always been my favorite.
Gymnastics is my whole life, and I dream of going to the Olympics and being a world champ.
When I'm older, I want to have my own workout clothes line, like leggings and cute jackets in bright and fun colors.
I've never been cocky. Even right now I don't like to talk about the Olympics.
If I had tried the Olympics any younger, I wouldn't have been as prepared as I am right now. But there are definitely a ton of juniors out there, all around the world and in the USA, that if there was no age limit, they could definitely make the Olympic team.
Especially in the car ride to and from gym. I find myself spacing out a lot, just visualizing what the Olympics would be like and just having such great role models.
When I first turned elite in gymnastics, when I was 14, that's when I really became more inspired than ever. I just always kept that in the back of my mind, and always thought about making the 2012 team.
Everyone is like, 'What were you thinking on the podium?' I'm like, I'm just like probably thinking, like, 'We're hungry,' to be honest.
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